Most hated animal
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Midges!
My first trip to Scotland - a hot and muggy early July. Trip leader warned us to bring midge repellant, head nets etc etc.
I was vocally contemptuous: ‘you pathetic Brits! I grew up in darkest Africa, feasted on by mosquitoes, tse tse flies and all manner of terrible beasts the like of which you can only imagine. Pah! How bad can midges be’.
The first night, wild camping on the shore of Loch Lomond, on a hot, overcast, windless night I cried for mercy and a swift death...
My first trip to Scotland - a hot and muggy early July. Trip leader warned us to bring midge repellant, head nets etc etc.
I was vocally contemptuous: ‘you pathetic Brits! I grew up in darkest Africa, feasted on by mosquitoes, tse tse flies and all manner of terrible beasts the like of which you can only imagine. Pah! How bad can midges be’.
The first night, wild camping on the shore of Loch Lomond, on a hot, overcast, windless night I cried for mercy and a swift death...
I guess “hated” is a bit strong for me...disliked would be a better term as I’m sure even ticks have their place...I just can’t figure out what it is!
Edit - well there you have it! - These tiny pests aren't without purpose, however. They benefit the moist, dark ecosystems in which they live by serving as a food source for many reptiles, birds and amphibians. They also help control wild animal populations. Scientists even use them as an indicator of an ecosystem's overall health and stability.
Edit - well there you have it! - These tiny pests aren't without purpose, however. They benefit the moist, dark ecosystems in which they live by serving as a food source for many reptiles, birds and amphibians. They also help control wild animal populations. Scientists even use them as an indicator of an ecosystem's overall health and stability.
Top of my list as well.
I've had to go to the doctor on a few occasions after getting bitten.
Probably change that to most humans, all ticks and all midges.
Too much hate.... dislikes include the intolerant of others not like them. The ignorant I can cope with, the closed minds - not. So all animal species are off the list, if they are fulfilling their purpose. Including cats.
Heym SR20
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Don’t dislike or hate any animals. Ticks, Midges can be irritating but with a bit of knowledge and understanding can easily be managed.
But there is a particular segment of hunanity that is all about me, my own greed and everything else is there just for me and to hell with anybody else that I do dislike.
They are the ones who throw their litter out of cars and use whatever shortcut they can including bribery and corruption to get ahead of everybody else - and then they get all the praise for being the winner. We all know the type.
Perhaps that is why in the UK we mostly despise “success”.
But there is a particular segment of hunanity that is all about me, my own greed and everything else is there just for me and to hell with anybody else that I do dislike.
They are the ones who throw their litter out of cars and use whatever shortcut they can including bribery and corruption to get ahead of everybody else - and then they get all the praise for being the winner. We all know the type.
Perhaps that is why in the UK we mostly despise “success”.
Five sodding bites yesterday evening, just hope they don't react like they normally do
But as usual, they are growing !
landkeeper
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I dont hate any animal i get extremely frustrated with pine martens when one decides it has to break in and slaughter my fancy fowl
I cannot understand any animal that kills dozens of any prey and doesnt eat a single one
I cannot understand any animal that kills dozens of any prey and doesnt eat a single one
